tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.comments2012-11-04T12:37:52.704-08:00Observations from the Cuckoo's NestTerri Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-682713214926770412012-11-04T11:42:56.295-08:002012-11-04T11:42:56.295-08:00This is so true, even with mine being so young, I ...This is so true, even with mine being so young, I try to do thisMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-78095220773526994142012-04-04T06:31:47.161-07:002012-04-04T06:31:47.161-07:00AMEN. Whenever I&#39;m sharng (aka complaining) t...AMEN. Whenever I&#39;m sharng (aka complaining) to my mom, she busts out with some gem like &quot;Wow... This is nice.&quot; REALLY? WTF did I do to you when I was a kid???Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-44652188982949445412012-03-28T10:49:39.237-07:002012-03-28T10:49:39.237-07:00I hear you sister.... Totally. (and I&#39;m laugh...I hear you sister.... Totally. (and I&#39;m laughing at your expense as well, like a good friend!)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-42176033481457393242012-03-27T06:19:27.687-07:002012-03-27T06:19:27.687-07:00Wait? They can fire us? SWEET!!! CANT WAIT for ...Wait? They can fire us? SWEET!!! CANT WAIT for that day to happen. (I&#39;m being a smart ass here... The second Maya learns that her husband-to-be can fire his parents will be the day that I am fired... I just know it!)<br /><br />After a good, but tiring, speech therapy today, I can sympathize with trying to figure otu WTF is going on.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-28211557028953033572012-03-23T06:23:06.535-07:002012-03-23T06:23:06.535-07:00I hear you... I look back over the last 30 months...I hear you... I look back over the last 30 months or so and cant put a finger on how quickly their lives have already gone by. The changes happen in an instant.<br /><br />At playdates, I&#39;m often told how laid back I am, etc. My response (b/c I KNOW for a fact that ISNT true): You&#39;re only a toddler once. Be a toddler. Soon, you&#39;ll grown up and have to act like it.<br /><br />But it blows my mind...Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-32220473093742857722012-03-20T06:19:57.774-07:002012-03-20T06:19:57.774-07:00Yes Mommy??? Why not??? Why doesnt he??? ;)Yes Mommy??? Why not??? Why doesnt he??? ;)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-73087804283568556202012-03-14T18:10:17.877-07:002012-03-14T18:10:17.877-07:00I can so hear/see this converstation taking place....I can so hear/see this converstation taking place...<br /><br />So proud of WC for stepping out of his comfort zone. And, although it isnt nice to call people dumb, man can I sometimes sympathize!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-64078332171044406352012-03-13T09:54:19.276-07:002012-03-13T09:54:19.276-07:00YES YES YES!!!!
And especially in church for the ...YES YES YES!!!!<br /><br />And especially in church for the love of God. We take our kids to Mass every single week, sometimes more than once if we go to the Shrine and we take them to Adoration (although not for more than a few minutes- they are still toddlers). Sometimes, usually depending on the homily and it&#39;s length or, how to put this nicely, boring tone???, the kids will want to stand up or put their feet on the back of the pew. We fix the situation, but it always makes it 10 times worse (100 times worse) when someone gives them a dirty look. They are kids. We are trying. And, if they become crazy, we take them out into the Narthex because we are trying to not be disruptive (while teaching them good church behavior).<br /><br />The other night (we were at the Vigil), Bobby tapped the woman in front of us&#39;s shoulder. I was mortified. But she turned around and said &quot;Hello, Young Man. Dont you look handsome today!&quot; She was elderly and gave him the kindest smile. He was well behaved the rest of Mass, except when he nearly barreled me over to give her the Peace. <br /><br />Sometimes all it takes is a nice word (or a word of encouragement to a parent who is struggling and trying). Yes, there are horrible folks who dont do a damn thing and for that I&#39;d like to ring their neck because it isnt just their kid it is them too. But for the most part, you are absolutely right. We dont know the ins and outs of their day or what they&#39;ve been through or how their child struggles. We shouldnt judge, but encourage and support- even a stranger- as best as we can.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-7358774817780926772012-03-08T11:01:58.376-08:002012-03-08T11:01:58.376-08:00SO glad you looked into this! Those are great opt...SO glad you looked into this! Those are great options!<br /><br />On the birthday thing, this ticks me off. Peter and I both cant stand the birthday thing. A lot of the kids in playgroup who are 2 (but wont turn 3 until Oct, Nov, or Dec) cant go to preschool in Sept, even though they are just as &quot;ready&quot; for it as Bobby and Maya. It really ticks me off! I think that age is only one criteria; they should totally use other things as well to try and quantify if a child is &quot;ready&quot; for a program.<br /><br />Good luck! Let me know how it goes!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-77502897607813496822012-03-06T10:35:55.063-08:002012-03-06T10:35:55.063-08:00Thanks Michele. I appreciate it. Now stop making m...Thanks Michele. I appreciate it. Now stop making me cry. :-)Terri Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-8598383261610981592012-03-05T17:27:56.463-08:002012-03-05T17:27:56.463-08:00You guys are NEVER outside of our prayers and thou...You guys are NEVER outside of our prayers and thoughts, and I look to you as an awesome mom, role model, and of course friend. Especially as we face the frustration with Bobby&#39;s communication, watching the grace with which you parent and help C helps me to see that, like you said, we are never at step 1. We are in motion, and getting our sons what they need to grow and thrive.<br /><br />I hope that regardless of whether he does this readiness program or not, that you always are able to see what a bright light you are to others- especially me. :)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-36977276606861598312012-03-01T11:55:42.693-08:002012-03-01T11:55:42.693-08:00This is hysterical. I&#39;m laughing so hard that...This is hysterical. I&#39;m laughing so hard that I&#39;m coughing like I have a cold!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-22430484375442902112012-03-01T10:15:52.142-08:002012-03-01T10:15:52.142-08:00Thanks Kay! All I can do is laugh.Thanks Kay! All I can do is laugh.Terri Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-69550685949801378302012-02-29T15:53:33.594-08:002012-02-29T15:53:33.594-08:00I laughed until I cried when I read this. Boys! At...I laughed until I cried when I read this. Boys! At least it&#39;s warming up outside. <br /><br />I&#39;ve got to send this to my hubby.Kay Elam Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577093109173367414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-91172584509183439522012-02-29T15:51:41.679-08:002012-02-29T15:51:41.679-08:00Terri, I had tears running down my face I was laug...Terri, I had tears running down my face I was laughing so hard when I read this. Boys! At least the weather&#39;s warming up some. :-)Kay Elam Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577093109173367414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-32146270213411861412012-02-28T10:05:03.461-08:002012-02-28T10:05:03.461-08:00I&#39;m glad it made you smile. Everything will tu...I&#39;m glad it made you smile. Everything will turn out.Terri Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-16080003442854206922012-02-27T15:03:45.135-08:002012-02-27T15:03:45.135-08:00I needed this laugh tonight. Thanks hon.I needed this laugh tonight. Thanks hon.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-91742306616780736232011-09-08T06:45:04.001-07:002011-09-08T06:45:04.001-07:00Oh honey... I can sympathize- and we havent even ...Oh honey... I can sympathize- and we havent even hit age 2 yet. This morning, I&#39;m screaming at the top of my lungs because Bobby is having a wiggleworm fit on the changing table and I have a crappy dipe that Maya&#39;s about the &quot;help&quot; throw away so I yell at her to get away, she runs to another room and starts to whimper/cry so I feel even WORSE! Finally I get the dipe changed, Bobby hugged, Maya snugged and I&#39;m back to being the most awesome mom in the world,but those five minutes... Mother Theresa would have taken the kids to the orphanage!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-52151516678507522662011-08-10T10:34:29.603-07:002011-08-10T10:34:29.603-07:00Thanks Kay. That&#39;s really sweet of you. I appr...Thanks Kay. That&#39;s really sweet of you. I appreciate the comments. We&#39;re a work in progress and there&#39;s lots more to get off my chest.Terri Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-1685818967899663762011-08-09T14:21:29.874-07:002011-08-09T14:21:29.874-07:00First of all, don&#39;t stop blogging. You need a ...First of all, don&#39;t stop blogging. You need a creative outlet and to spin it in a comical way is a gift not only to your readers but to yourself.<br /><br />Second, get off this guilt trip. Of course your prior blogs and the name of your blog have nothing to do with this diagnosis. Give yourself a break. You&#39;re over thinking it.<br /><br />Third, I think your child is better off out of this preschool. They obviously didn&#39;t do due diligence. I commend you as a parent for not over reacting and for listening to your child. Your parenting skills are reflected in how you gently coaxed the real story from him. You&#39;re right--in his mind he didn&#39;t do anything wrong. He was trying to help someone get their necklace unhung and his teachers overreacted. He&#39;s too young to have the communication skills to question their behavior (and besides they are teachers).<br /><br />Good for you for sending your concerns to the pediatrician and working with him/her to find the medical reason for your son&#39;s behavior.<br /><br />Good luck and keep on blogging. I&#39;d like to follow your journey through this bump in the road. Most of all remember you are a good mom. Again, give yourself a break.Kay Elam Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577093109173367414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-84910654274843186702011-05-24T12:08:31.150-07:002011-05-24T12:08:31.150-07:00I love those two...
I&#39;m a Gemini and I am 10...I love those two...<br /><br />I&#39;m a Gemini and I am 100% a child of my sign. It&#39;s so funny when that works out.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-56830926415382959872011-05-17T11:16:09.157-07:002011-05-17T11:16:09.157-07:00so proud of you!!!so proud of you!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-38982063638297690862011-05-16T13:48:46.632-07:002011-05-16T13:48:46.632-07:00Happy Birthday sweeie!! We miss you and love you!...Happy Birthday sweeie!! We miss you and love you!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-40024044956465657832011-05-11T05:25:46.115-07:002011-05-11T05:25:46.115-07:00One day, you need to write a book of kidisms. I&#3...One day, you need to write a book of kidisms. I&#39;m laughing so hard almond milk just went into my nasal passages!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-58278680318260024642011-05-10T09:43:39.804-07:002011-05-10T09:43:39.804-07:00Marlee- I didn&#39;t think that they would turn ou...Marlee- I didn&#39;t think that they would turn out the way they did! I tossed the bottles in the garbage.Terri Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.com